Horror - Cosmic Horror - Christchurch City Libraries
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Terrifying tales from the depths of the Void, from forbidden books, sinister cults determined to bring forth the Elder Gods and other eldritch terrors, to the existential dread of humanity's total insignificance in the wider cosmos. Let these books take you on a journey into the Void and experience the delightful terrors Cosmic Horror can literally bring. A Christchurch City Libraries List.
The darkness in this collection of weird horror tales is sharp and full of fears, with each story a small mythology within the grand Lovecraftian narrative. Attila Veres is one to keep an eye out for in the horror world as this is seriously dark,…
A loosely tied collection of Postcolonial Lovecraftian Horror stories that goes deep with the weird. Themes ranging from outsiders, pandemics and the mundanity of everyday life are infused with the creeping dread that well crafted Cosmic Horror…
A thought provoking and interesting take on the problematic racisms inherent in the works of Lovecraft and his horror influences. This graphic novel tells the tale of a middle eastern immigrant struggling with life in the US who ends up involved…
Known for his masterful horror short story prowess Laird Barron's debut novel is a masterclass in cosmic horror. Cultists, uncaring dark entities, disconcerting time leaps and one mans spiraling into unfathomable madness make this one for the fans…
In the first book in "The New Laundry Files" trilogy, Stross brings astute satirical humor and an innate understanding of the unnerving terror that drives cosmic horror. The elder gods as politicians, the Necronomicon, billionaire occultists, folks…
Despite the many issues with Lovecraft's legacy due to his personal beliefs, it is undeniable that his stories are the fertile breeding ground for all the horrors of the Void. This collection is the best place to start the journey into Cosmic Horror…
A modern day classic! This reworking of Lovecraft's 'The Horror at Red Hook' takes Lovecraft's well-known racism and turns it on its head. This is a novella, so it's not a long read, but what it loses in length it makes up for in an exciting,…
Sherlock Holmes versus ancient evil from the Void! Shadowy terrors stalk London's East End, bringing Holmes and Watson face to face with the most fearsome foes they've ever encountered. This first book in the Cthulhu Casebooks trilogy brings the…
There have been many comparisons to Scooby Doo when it comes to this book and rightly so, to a point. A gang of teenage investigators and their faithful hound - check, creepy old house with a dark past - check, monster who turns out to be a man in…
Eloquent, darkly terrifying without needing to convey the horrors within graphically, this collection of stories builds upon the greater mythos and becomes a must read in the genre, a page turner - though it will make you keep a wary eye on the…
An evocative and terrifying look at lost love and the grief it leaves in its wake, and how it drives men to desperate lengths to gain back those they have lost. This story alternates between a heartfelt tale of widowers overcoming the loss of their…
Wild, weird and one of the most mind bending books of a genre where mind bending is one of the main features. If you loved the Evil Dead films, lots of innuendo, Cosmic Horror superstar Cthulhu and a story that will make you cringe, laugh, shudder…
Eerie, Unsettling and elegant, this collection of two novels 'To Walk the Night' & 'The Edge of Running Water' written in the 1930's feel contemporary and have within them the power to leave you feeling unnerved and ultimately, incomprehensively…
